Slano


Montenegro is an amazing country that has a small area, but it has numerous attractions . There are architectural monuments and picturesque nature: mountains, rivers and water bodies formed by natural or artificial means. One of them is Lake Slano (Slano jezero).

general information

The lake originated as a result of the construction of the Peruchitsa hydroelectric power station in 1950. Small ponds and small plains located on the Nikshich field were flooded here. As a result of this, 3 large lakes appeared, which were connected with each other by channels.

They received the general name Slano, which translates as "Salty". Originally, the purpose of the reservoir was industrial, and later local residents and tourists began to use it for recreation.

Description of Lake Slano in Montenegro

The new reservoir proved to be content with a large, its area is 9 square meters. km, and the length is 4.5 km. The water level in the lake directly depends on the season: during the melting of snow and rains, it is higher, and in drought - respectively, lower. In the high water you can see small, but beautiful waterfalls.

Also one of the main features of Slano are the numerous islands located throughout the territory. In fact, most of them are the tops of flooded hills.

The lake has a large permeability of the bottom, because of which some places are even reinforced with concrete. The shore line is content with the rugged, so getting there is not always easy.

What to do on the pond?

This is a popular place for active and passive recreation. Many travelers and locals like to come here to:

On the shore of the lake there are specially equipped places for tourist camps and camping. Vacationers are tempted by wooded beaches with various plants and animals, as well as picturesque landscapes that simply fascinate travelers. A particularly beautiful view of the reservoir opens from above and at sunset. Visit Lake Slano at any time of the year is absolutely free.

How to get to the sights?

The reservoir is located 6 km from the town of Niksic , and surrounds it 3 villages: Bubrezhak, Kuside and Orlin. To get from the village to the lake is most convenient by car on the road P15 (the distance is about 12 km).